Opportu-British Columbia Minerals and Coal Industry

British Columbia offers the investor competitive tax rates, incentive programs, a skilled work force, and easy access to international markets.

Lead Zinc Moly (2%)

Silver (1%)

Gold (7%)

$6.9 billion in mine products in 2015

Industrial Minerals (6%)

Coal (44%)

Copper (35%)

Aggregates (5%)

(NRCan and MEM Forecast Estimate)

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*B.C. Mines 2016

British Columbia is Canada’s largest exporter of coal, leading producer of copper, and only producer of molybdenum

Mt. Milligan (2013)

Red Chris (2015)

Major new mines

Are you considering British Columbia as a location for mining projects and mineral exploration? Contact the British Columbia Mineral Development Office for confidential, knowledgeable advice and support.

MDO 2016 (GC, BN, AL)

The world’s largest concentration of exploration companies and mining professionals is in Vancouver.It is recognized as a centre of excellence in

• Exploration financing• Geosciences• Mine safety• Environmental engineering• Metallurgy

The British Columbia mining industry is well served with extensive and modern infrastructure providing ready access to world markets.

MapPlace and Mineral Titles Online are online interactive mapping systems. MapPlace is a free online service that allows users to generate custom maps by accessing the multidisciplinary databases housed by the BCGS. Mineral Titles Online allows clients to view and acquire claims.

The British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS) provides pre-competitive raw data, historical information, and new concepts to guide mineral resource decisions. Detailed reports on mineral exploration and the mining industry are produced annually. To access these publications, please go to the MDO website at www.gov.bc.ca/mineraldevelopment

British Columbia Mineral Development Office (MDO)

Address:300-865 Hornby StreetVancouver, BCCanada V6Z 2G3

T: (604) 660-3332W: www.gov.bc.ca/mineraldevelopment

British Columbia Coal Industry Overview 2015

Provincial Overview of Mines and Mineral Exploration, 2015

Courtesy of BC HydroCourtesy of CN Rail

Courtesy of Port Metro Vancouver Courtesy of Copper Mountain Mining Corporation

Geological Fieldwork2015